Have you ever heard the old saying “if your photos are good enough, you’re not close enough?” Today we are going to get really close with some macro photography. Macro photography is close-up photography, usually focusing on small areas. We will look at five tips to get you started in macro photography.
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Today, we look at 15 tips for improving your portraits. These can be put into practice no matter what camera you have. They can help if you want a professional portrait to place on your wall or if you just want a striking new facebook profile picture.
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Photography takes many forms and incorporates many different styles, most of which either fall into the categories of documentary or fine art. It is in the second category that we find abstract photography, a means of visual expression that’s purpose is not to inform the viewer, but to engage and excite.
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We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. Today, we’ll take a look deep inside the National Parks of the United States. From Yellowstone to Haleakala, we’ll see some of the most beautiful natural places in the Western hemisphere. Learn more at the jump!
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The digital age is all about speed. Faster processors, faster data transfers, and faster photos. While a digital camera allows you see what an image looks like immediately, it’s still just a collection of dots on a screen: battery dependent and intangible. For truly instant photos, you need to look into the past to instant films. Polaroid-style instant photos are making a come back. In this article, you’ll find a quick guide to instant photography: the cameras, the film, the advantages and disadvantages.
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During my recent visit to Envato headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, I was able to hit the streets to try my hand at photographing this amazing city. Melbourne is a hot bed of sites and cultures that make for some wonderful photo opportunities. Today we’re going to showcase some photography from around Melbourne, along with some tips if youíre planning on a visit.
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Sports photography is fun and accessible. You don’t have to be a pro to want great shots from your child’s game or your favorite local team.
Sports photography can also be a lucrative addition to your freelance business. Almost every week of the year, school teams meet to compete, and parents love photos of their kids in action. Due to the specialized nature of sports photography, it will take a lot of practice to master, regardless of your background.
This tutorial will help you identify the skills you will need to develop to be successful.
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In teaching a student the other day, I came to realize one of my own truisms; 1/10th of a second is my favorite shutter speed. This is not to say that I don’t have a fondness for good old 1/60th or even the sparkiness of a nice 1/250th flash sync speed. I do, in fact, like a lot of shutter speeds and tend to not use 1/10th all that much. But if I were to pick a favorite, 1/10th is at the top of the list. Curious how I came to this conclusion? Read on to find out…
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One of the first questions people always ask when they get their new Digital SLR is “how do I get that blurry background?” A shallow depth-of-field has become the hallmark of “professional” photos. While the technique has it’s advantages, by emphasizing it we’re ignoring how to properly use depth-of-field.
What most people don’t know is that when they upgrade from their point-and-shoot cameras, they are also accessing the ability to use a really deep depth-of-field. In this tutorial, we’ll go deep into the uses of the deep depth-of-field and some corresponding techniques.
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The wilderness, the great outdoors, a chance to escape, to be at one with nature. It’s not for everyone with all that weather and strenuous exercise, but for those who do crave the fresh air and scenery, it can be liberation and freedom.
So how does one capture that sense of beauty and abandonment? Well I don’t have any magical answers, but we’ll begin by looking at the practical implications of a trip to the wilderness, before moving on to some technical and photographic advice.
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